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Technical => Body/Appearance/Interior => Topic started by: Beau on May 21, 2011, 09:41:50 PM

Title: headlight detour
Post by: Beau on May 21, 2011, 09:41:50 PM
So I've been thinking about this for some time, but haven't had either the coin or the time to really do much about it yet.

My idea is to take a single headlight bucket for each side, recess them in a few inches, ala SVO style, and then possibly a clear curved piece of lexan or similar to keep the aero look, inasmuch as a clear piece of plastic can go in that regard.

It's something I WILL do, but right now getting the suspension and finishing the rear 5 lug/drum brakes are higher on the "want to finish" list.

By all means, is someone else wants to do this, go ahead...I've had the idea for a coupla years already..:D
Title: headlight detour
Post by: vinnietbird on May 21, 2011, 10:11:35 PM
I actually like the way they are on the Sport. The only thing I'd change is a similar light setup, but a single unit. 2 big lights assemblies instead of 6 lights.
Title: headlight detour
Post by: Beau on May 22, 2011, 02:02:17 AM
Well, I meant that the existing inner/outers would be kept...just the headlights themselves. Going to a sealed beam, recessed in, with a piece of clear over them to keep the aero look intact.

Like what you'd see on an SVO, with headlight covers, sorta...
Title: headlight detour
Post by: vinnietbird on May 22, 2011, 05:41:23 AM
I understand what you mean. I am having a hard time visualizing it looking "right". I always thought the SVO Stangs had something wrong with the center lights to have the recessed like that. I just didn't get it. But, that's me. Most probably do see the bigger picture better on those.